"While I like all flowers, peonies are my favorites. Whenever we had a dinner at the White House, I always said, “Let’s have peonies.” And usually, Nancy would have to gently remind me, “Peonies only bloom in May, Mrs. Reagan.” Because Nancy was so creative and talented, she always designed an alternate arrangement that I loved. But it was such a joke between us that when I left the White House, Nancy presented me with a pillow embroidered with the words, “Peonies only bloom in May.” I treasure that pillow to this day."
Nancy Reagan |